Regional collaboration aims to spark innovation and entrepreneurship across southwest Missouri
Springfield Business Development Corporation (SBDC) and Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce were recently awarded a regional Node Planning Grant from Missouri Technology Corporation. The planning grant will be used to organize regional “nodes” which are intended to support innovation and entrepreneurship through coordinated partnerships among entrepreneurial services organizations withing the node. This process will align […]
Early-Stage Business Boot Camp receives $100,000 support from U.S. Bank Foundation
Funds allow workshops to spread throughout Southern Missouri.
Boot Camp prepares to kicks off in South Central Missouri
For the past year, Missouri State University’s efactory has offered the Early-Stage Business Boot Camp in Springfield. Thanks to grant funding through the Southern Missouri Innovation Network (Innovate SOMO), this series has expanded at no costs to participants. Registration is now open for residents of South Central Missouri to participate in the 8-workshop series set […]
Innovate SOMO: What it means for Missouri
Contributed by Dr. James Stapleton, co-founder of codefi Across Missouri, the fastest-growing job categories and companies are in the technology field. Also throughout the state, there’s a major deficit in the supply of individuals educated and prepared to tackle those positions. This is even more true in smaller metros and rural communities. Innovate SOMO is […]
U.S. Economic Development Administration designation
What it means to be a Designated University Center.
Businesses get the kickstart they need closer to home
Taney County boot camp registration is open.
Codefi further ignites economic growth through expansion into southwest Missouri
efactory partner dedicated to Innovate SOMO and development of southern Missouri.
State officials recognized incredible work through creation of new grant programs
efactory and codefi partner to launch Innovate SOMO.
More than $2 million awarded to support resources for small businesses
Now more than $4.2 million energizes plan to expand opportunities.
